March 2023 Monthly Running Challenge

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  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,532 Member
    That's a lot of rain @shanaber ! Love your backyard!

    @tarun_yadavA You may have struggled, but now you are a local legend! WTG!

    Great running @SummerSkier . I have yoyo weight too. Right now, I'm struggling with a 10 ish pound weight gain, but if I can lose it, I like your attitude that at least the amplitude of the gain is less than normal!

    I can imagine that your are beat @Scott6255 . Great running though.

    Nice running @martaindale . Love that you and your DH are training for the runs in Nov. And that you are doing three. You are amazing. I'm sure you will enjoy the time together.

    @ScienceofTeaching You are doing great. I hope you can run tomorrow and it feels better for you.

    Enjoy @eleanorhawkins . Look forward to hearing about it when you get back to where you can post here.

    @shanaber and @chris_in_cal Glad you are both okay with all of the rain you are having.

    I went to town this morning to get some shopping done. I intended to run when I got home, but I didn't sleep well last night and I was tired. Plus our phones were out (yes, I still have a land line) and I was trying to report that and hate dealing with the phone company. Plus it was a cool, drizzly day. I just couldn't bring myself to muster the energy to run, but I did get in a 3 mile walk on the treadmill at 3.8 mph.

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  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,185 Member
    March Goal: 115 Miles

    3/1: 5.06 miles
    3/2: 5.51 miles
    3/3: 2.15 miles
    3/4: 2.02 miles
    3/5: 10.1 miles
    3/6: 5.1 miles
    3/7: 5.27 miles
    3/8: 1.05 miles
    3/9: 5.27 miles
    3/10: 3.17 miles
    3/11: 2.02 miles
    3/12: 10.1 miles
    3/13: 2.1 miles
    3/14: 5.26 miles
    3/15: 6.03 miles
    3/16: 5.51 miles
    3/17: 3.26 miles
    3/18: 2.11 miles
    3/19: 10.11 miles
    3/20: 2.51 miles
    3/21: 5.26 miles
    3/22: 6.02 miles


    104.99/115 miles completed for March

    I forgot to post my run yesterday. (Seems like most of the Texans did.) It was a little chilly, but not cold and I ran 5.25 miles. It was warmer this morning and I didn't need sleeves or gloves. It was a little windy, but otherwise it was really nice. I ran 6 miles. It wasn't a fast run, but I did try to pick up the pace the last two miles and mile 6 was the fastest miles. Both runs were pretty good, but I am tired of the wind.

    Happy Belated Birthday @Teresa502 . I would have to say my favorite type of cheesecake is the New York style with strawberry. But the Reese's peanut butter sounds like something I would like to try.

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  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,408 Member
    Morning all
    Got in a 10K
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    @quilteryoyo - as always, thank you for the kind words and encouragement 😊
    @eleanorhawkins - good luck with the Big walk! 🙌This weekend right?
    @Teresa502 @martaindale the Reese's chocolate peanut butter cheesecake does sound good... But I don't know if the Cheesecake Gods will punish me or not for cheating on the Cinnabon Cinnamon Swirl one! 😂
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,869 Member
    March 1 – 5.05 miles
    March 4 – 12.01 miles
    March 6 – 5.02 miles
    March 8 – 5.09 miles
    March 11 – 18.97 miles
    March 15 – 5.14 miles
    March 16 – 5.15 miles
    March 18 – 8.02 miles
    March 20 – 3.01 miles
    March 21 – 5.01 miles
    March 22 – 4.07 miles
    March 23 – 5.03 miles
    Total – 81.57 miles

    I was halfway to town when I saw the text that my friend was bailing on me this morning. So, I went to my office and ran on our corporate campus. Saw a duck, two rabbits and one skunk. The temp was a nice 48F.

    Thanks for the information on the detonations of the bombs @Laurz9191. Very interesting.

    @martaindale – It’s so nice that you and your hubby are doing a Disney weekend. Nice to have a training partner, races to train for, and a weekend away to look forward to!

    @quilteryoyo – We are supposed to have record breaking warm temperatures today. Hope you have a chance to be outside and enjoy it!

    @tarun_yadavA - I ate too many cinnabons after a race one time. That was in 2017 I believe and it still doesn't appeal to me at all!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,532 Member
    Great running and walking @shanaber ! Stay safe if more rain is heading your way.

    Great running @kgirlhart !

    @tarun_yadavA You're welcome and great run today. I'm glad to see you are less sore.

    @Teresa502 Sorry your friend baled on you today, but you did great on your own. I'm working today, but will be out with the kids after their nap. We had a heavy fog this morning. Did you?

    @eleanorhawkins Enjoy your trip and how exciting for your volunteer opportunity. Enjoy that as well. Hahaha about the ultra. That sounds intense. At least you will have company.

    Great run @martaindale . Glad you aren't too sore.

    Nice "short" 7 miles today @Scott6255 !
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,185 Member
    March Goal: 115 Miles

    3/1: 5.06 miles
    3/2: 5.51 miles
    3/3: 2.15 miles
    3/4: 2.02 miles
    3/5: 10.1 miles
    3/6: 5.1 miles
    3/7: 5.27 miles
    3/8: 1.05 miles
    3/9: 5.27 miles
    3/10: 3.17 miles
    3/11: 2.02 miles
    3/12: 10.1 miles
    3/13: 2.1 miles
    3/14: 5.26 miles
    3/15: 6.03 miles
    3/16: 5.51 miles
    3/17: 3.26 miles
    3/18: 2.11 miles
    3/19: 10.11 miles
    3/20: 2.51 miles
    3/21: 5.26 miles
    3/22: 6.02 miles
    3/23: 6.02 miles

    111.01/115 miles completed for March

    Today's run was another 6 miles. It was 68°F and not windy. It was a little warm, but since the sun wasn't up it wasn't too hot and it was pretty pleasant. It may be raining in the morning. I am just planning a mile or two so if there is no lighting I may just run in the rain. I know some of you enjoy that, but it isn't really my favorite thing.


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  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    @Laurz9191 just popping in to say have a great race!
  • tarun_yadavA
    tarun_yadavA Posts: 1,408 Member
    Morning all,
    Got in my usual 9K!
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    Wife's birthday over the weekend... So unhealthy weekend incoming. Couples' thing/ plus kids thing/ my mother wants to take her out thing... So every day from now till Sunday.

    @Laurz9191 - race is Sat or Sun?
    @eleanorhawkins - all packed? Enjoy the Big walk!!!
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,532 Member
    @kgirlhart Great running. I hope you are able to enjoy your short run this morning.

    Great treadmill run @Scott6255 .

    I didn't realize your race was this weekend. Have a great one @Laurz9191 .

    @tarun_yadavA Great run and enjoy all the calories over the weekend. :wink: Happy Birthday to your wife.
  • Scott6255
    Scott6255 Posts: 2,569 Member
    @katharmonic that is so great to hear the surgery went well and you are recovering so well!
    @tarun_yadavA happy birthday to your wife! Enjoy all the celebrating :)
  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,539 Member
    spl8 wrote: »
    Then it can be a MFP runners convention.

    Brilliant! Let's.

  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,539 Member
    Hi all. I'm home recovering from my surgery on Tuesday. Everything went well and I've been feeling ok,

    Good news. Your pre-surgery plan to keep your momentum is really smart. Get well soon.

  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,532 Member
    @katharmonic So glad to see that everything went as well as possible and that you are home. Walking every day and following the doctor's orders are great goals. You are in such good shape, you will do great with your recovery. Thanks for checking in and letting us know how you are doing.

    It was 82F (27.8C) when I got home from work. I was tired, but made myself go out for my run. It was supposed to be a low intensity run. I tried to keep my HR between 120 and 130 bpm, but soon saw that the heat and hills was not going to let that happen. So, I ran more by feel and tried to keep my HR below 140. I did that for the most part. I walked a total of 1 mile and ran/walked 2.25 miles in 31:43 min for an average pace of 14:06 min/mile (4.3 mph). My avg HR was 140 with a max of 153. I'm glad I did it. I'm supposed to play tennis at noon tomorrow, on the team. I hope the weather allows that to happen.

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